UW HSIP - Required Varicella

1 min. readlast update: 06.16.2025

One of the following is required for the Varicella (Chickenpox) Requirement:

·        POSITIVE Varicella IgG Antibody Titer (LAB REPORT or medical Employee Health Summary required).

·        The titer is recommended for individuals with a history of chickenpox. 

·        Qualitative titers acceptable without a numeric interpretive reference range;[MB1]  Numeric[MB2]  titer results must include a numeric interpretive reference range.

 

OR

 

·        2 Varicella vaccines (dated 03/1995 or later, administered after first birthday and at least 4 weeks between doses). Live vaccines (MMR/Varicella) must be administered at least 28 days apart. Same day administration is acceptable.

 

NOTE:

·        HISTORY OF DISEASE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

·        If your vaccine series is in process, submit documentation of your 1st vaccination, and a new requirement tag will be created to submit your 2nd dose. The second dose must be at least 28 days after the first.

·        Full student name and full date of blood draw or vaccine must be included in documentation.

·        Document must be from a verifiable source (medical record, clinic or provider signature/stamp, or certified state immunization registry record). Handwritten K-12 records signed by a parent are not acceptable.


 
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